Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s cloud division led a 2 billion yuan ($293 million)
funding round for ShengShu Technology, strengthening the startup’s position in
China’s competitive AI video sector. The Beijing-based company, developer of the
Vidu video generator, also attracted investment from Baidu Ventures and Luminous
Ventures, though it did not disclose its valuation. The round follows a 600
yuan million raised just two months earlier, highlighting rapid funding momentum
in the AI video space.